Mint. MNH. No flaws. From a Smoke-free and Pet-free Environment.

On October 4, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service issued this sheet of Southern Florida Wetland self-adhesive 39¢ stamps in Naples, FL - the 8th issuance in the Nature of America series of educational stamps to promote appreciation for the beauty of 12 different North American ecosystems. These large sheets (9.2" x 6.7") were designed by Ethel Kessler of Bethesda, MD, and illustrated by artist John D. Dawson of Hilo, HI. Each sheet consists of a large panoramic image of a U.S. geographical region, with the region’s flora and fauna clearly visible. Ten stamps were die cut on to the design, each composing one or more species indigenous to the depicted ecosystem. The back of the sheet has a brief descriptive text, accompanied by a graphic outline of the stamp images. The flora and fauna depicted are identified and labelled with both their common and Latin names.

The subtropical wetlands of southern Florida include some of the most extensive saw grass marshes and mangrove swamps in the world - much of which is protected in Everglades National Park (a 1.5-million-acre preserve). The artwork on this sheet includes 21 animal and plant species (both freshwater and coastal) native to this wetland community, and the 10 die cut stamps include: the Royal Palm and Snail Kite; American Crocodile; Everglades Mink and Saw Grass; Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow; Wood Storks; Roseate Spoonbills; American Alligator; Red Mangrove and Florida Panther; White Ibis; and the Bald Eagle and Cowhorn Orchid.

Scott # 4099

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